Academic Calendar
Fall 2020
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Monday | Classes begin |
| Sept. 7 | Monday | Labour Day - Holiday |
| Oct. 12-13 | Monday | Columbus Day/Canadian Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Oct. 16 | Friday | Mid-term ends |
| Nov.13 | Friday | Last day for course withdrawal without permission |
| Nov. 16-19 | Spring 2021 Registration Week | |
| Nov. 24 | Tuesday | Thanksgiving recess begins after the last class |
| Nov. 30 | Monday | Classes resume |
| Dec. 10 | Thursday | Reading day |
| Dec. 11 | Friday | Examination week begins |
| Dec. 17 | Thursday | Fall semester ends |
Spring 2021
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 28 | Thursday | Class begin |
| Feb. 15 | Monday | Family Day - Holiday |
| Feb. 24 | Wednesday | No classes - Self-Care Day |
| March 12 | Friday | Mid-term ends |
| March 18 | Thursday | No classes - Self-Care Day |
| April 1 | Thursday | Last day for course withdrawal without permission |
| Easter recess begins after the last class | ||
| April 5 | Monday | Classes resume |
| April 13 | Tuesday | No classes - Self-Care Day |
| April 19-22 | Summer and Fall 2021 Registration Week | |
| May 7 | Friday | Last day of classes |
| May 10 | Monday | Reading Day |
| May 11 | Tuesday | Exams begin |
| May 18 | Tuesday | Spring semester ends |
| June 3 | Thursday | Vaughan Graduation |
Summer Sessions 2021
| Session | Date |
|---|---|
| Holidays | May 24, July 1, and Aug. 2, 2021 |
| Session I | Monday, May 25 - Saturday, June 19, 2021 |
| Session II | Monday, June 21 - Saturday, July 17, 2021 |
| Session III | Monday, July 19 - Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 |
The academic calendar for fall 2020 and spring 2021 is available online at www.niagara.edu/academic-calendars/
Students whose religious affiliation demands that they recognize certain days of religious observance may be absent from class, reschedule an exam or register without penalty. These days are not university holidays. Students who expect to be absent from class on these days should inform their professors in advance.
The board of trustees and administration reserve the right to change this calendar as may be deemed necessary.